- Last updated:
- 18 Mar 2021
Council will investigate reports of abandoned vehicles by checking:
- the vehicle condition
- location
- ownership
- registration.
Council will try to find the vehicle owner and get them to remove it. If we can't locate the owner, we place a notice on the vehicle advising that it will be removed by a certain date. We may tow the vehicle immediately if it is a danger to public safety.
If an abandoned vehicle is not removed by the date on the notice, council will impound the vehicle.
If the vehicle is not claimed within one month of being impounded, we will advertise it for 14 days. It will then be disposed of by public auction. Council may dispose of vehicles of no value (e.g. damaged, missing parts or not roadworthy) without going to auction.
Unregistered vehicles not stored on private property are considered abandoned.
Reporting an abandoned vehicle
If you spot an abandoned vehicle, you can email Customer Service. Please include:
- vehicle description including colour, make, model and registration number (where possible)
- specific location to help locate the vehicle.
Note: abandoned vehicles on main or State controlled roads are management by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Refer to the list of State controlled roads in the Sunshine Coast region[227KB].
Impounded vehicles
Owners who would like to collect an impounded vehicle must:
- do so within one month of impounding
- complete the application form[238KB] (as required under state government laws)
- send proof of ownership and photo identification (drivers licence, 18+ card or passport) which has been verified by a Justice of the Peace via email. Or you can bring proof of ownership and photo identification to a council customer service centre.
On receipt of proof of ownership and photo identification council will contact you to pay the release fees and any other applicable charges. You will also need to provide release paperwork so that you can collect your vehicle.
Date impounded | Vehicle description | Registration number | Address impounded | Reference number |
11/09/2020 | Holden Cruze White | 176WOX | Jorl Court BUDERIM | IV2000698 |
16/12/2020 | Holden Green | 216EQM | Bellaboo Road LANDSBOROUGH | IV2000911 |
16/12/2020 | Trailer | Akeringa Place MOOLOOLABA | IV2000940 | |
03/02/2021 | Ford Fiesta Red | 944MUH | Petrie Creek Road ROSEMOUNT | IV2100060 |
03/02/2021 | Ford Falcom White | Gaylard Road IMAGE FLAT | IV2100055 | |
05/02/2021 | Mazda Blue | 133YYJ | Orringa Street WURTULLA | IV2000946 |
08/02/2021 | Toyota Camry Silver | Wishart Crescent BARINGA | IV2100062 | |
13/02/2021 | Nissan Pulsar White | River Esplanade MOOLOOLABA | IV2100038 | |
13/02/2021 | Holden Sedan White | 664ZIO | Creightons Road KULANGOOR | IV2100077 |
15/02/2021 | Mitsubishi Lancer Dark Blue | 703XZV | Holbrook Court YAROOMBA | IV2100153 |
17/02/2021 | Holden Berlina Silver | Mooloo Crescent NAMBOUR | IV2100100 | |
18/02/2021 | Ford Territory Black | Allen Street MOFFAT BEACH | IV2100087 | |
24/02/2021 | Peugeot Hatch Grey | Sylvan Street BUDERIM | IV2100123 | |
25/02/2021 | Hyundai Coupe Blue | Pakee Street ALEXANDRA HEADLAND | IV2100130 | |
04/03/2021 | Ford Falcon Silver | Gloucester Road BUDERIM | IV2100142 | |
12/03/2021 | Holden Sedan Blue | Bright Place BIRTINYA | IV2100169 | |
17/03/2021 | Holden Wagon White | 092YXF | Geo Hawkins Crescent COURBOULD PARK | IV2100171 |
18/03/2021 | Holden Sedan Bronze | Varsityview Court SIPPY DOWNS | IV2100145 | |
22/03/2021 |
Subaru Wagon White | Bepaume Court AROONA | IV2100188 | |
23/03/2021 | Trailer Unknown Black | Sunjewel Boulevard CURRIMUNDI | IV2100203 | |
30/03/2021 | Toyota Echo Red | 609JUC | Coolum Terrace COOLUM BEACH | IV2100196 |
01/04/2021 | Toyota Rav 4 Silver | WPZ065 | Edward Street POINT ARKWRIGHT | IV2100214 |
01/04/2021 | Toyota Corolla Silver | 278JGQ | George Street ALEXANDRA HEADLAND |
IV2100212 |
07/04/2021 | Mazda CX 5 | Plover Parade CALOUNDRA | IV2100283 |
There are currently no impounded goods
Sunshine Coast Council abandoned vehicle auctions have moved to an online auction platform. Slattery Auctions will run regular auctions for all abandoned vehicles and unclaimed impounded items.
These auctions will occur on a regular basis and are open to everyone. Online bidding will be available for all items.
Terms and conditions
- Auctions are held online at Slattery Auctions website.
- Images are available on Slattery's Sunshine Coast Council auction page prior to auction.
- Full payment is required on the day of the auction (EFTPOS accepted).
- Items are sold 'as is' and must be collected on the Wednesday following the auction between 9am–4pm from Nambour. Additional storage costs will be charged on items not collected on this day.
- Council reserves the right to withdraw any vehicle advertised before the auction.